milk crust

Dandruff or milk crust which is often seen on young babies'334 scalps has been described in detail elsewhere.

Taken early, when the scalp is covered with tiny flakes known as milk crust, it can be quickly relieved.

Milk-crust is a milder disease than tinea, affecting the face as well as the hairy scalp of very young children.

This roughness, or milk crust, is entirely avoidable; it is the result of accumulated oil and dirt.